I'd argue that diy is the best way to go by a large margin, pay back becomes 2 to 5 years instead of a decade because it cost 1/3 the price, then free power for the next 20+ years with near zero maintenence and all it requires is a suitable amount of determination to stop getting shafted by power companies with youtube as your friend ofcourse :)
I like yours the best, but I'd probably just make 2 of them. Then you got double the power of all of them but utilizing the same amount of space, just taller. I think I might try this. How much does yours weigh? I'd probably drill a couple holes & do a rope handle. Then you can carry one in each hand when setting up.
Awesome video. Thanks for dropping this very informative video. I'm currently working on a solar setup for my garden and pond irrigation system. Great and very timely video.
Two rigid solars are a little heavy to be carrying around, even for a short distance. I would have added wheels for easier transport. I also would have made a pvc stand for the Eco flow flexible panels. Nice diy stand build.
My roof experience. Leaves and garbage builds up under panels. Possums squeeze under and damage cables. Cleaning panels was a pain, Never wipe with wet cloth in sun, crazy cracks appear damage all over panel doh. My 5c opinions. Ground based or near Ground I find way easier to deal with. 400w may require a variable amp euc charger so you can charge at 1.5 amps maybe. I run 900w onto 100amp mppt regularly to a 100ah lithium to a 3000w pure sine wave inverter. I do like the look of the new power stations.
@@robertdaone don't seem to, strange I know. Now I guess why, maybe temperature issue, could be spots cool locally, where rapid thin spread may have been the reason. I shall ask Mr Mould ha he might guess. My panels still charge my system on rainy days. The damaged panel works but due to any risk of keeping it safe if failure occurs its in a safe situation. Cleaning wet is in my opinion best done late evening or early morning no sun on, or in good shade. Dry brooming seems fine in my opinion.
I love it, but I think you need a detachable pin mechanism. That way you only need to carry each panel. In this way you can create a much bigger system. Also those 200w panels are just to big to take camping. I would use multiple 100w panels.
All Powers 400w portable panels are the most affordable and best imo. I use them all the time with zero issues. Get close to 400w every time on a sunny day
@@freshlycharged Thanks for the reply. Curious how well you are able to set the panels to different angles and not slipping or moving on you. I like changing from 35 to 50 degrees depending on the time of year.
Could this be folded backwards to put on top of an SUV to use one panel while driving, then unfold when stationary at a camp site? I'm setting up a dual battery system in a Honda Pilot.
Great presentation...Love your low cost designe and implementation.
Appreciate the support!
I personally like the one you made over the EcoFlow and Renogy !
Great job brother !
DIY solar kit masterpiece bro !! Simple, Cheap & Efficient :-)
I'd argue that diy is the best way to go by a large margin, pay back becomes 2 to 5 years instead of a decade because it cost 1/3 the price, then free power for the next 20+ years with near zero maintenence and all it requires is a suitable amount of determination to stop getting shafted by power companies with youtube as your friend ofcourse :)
Could you use angled mirrors/reflective panels to reflect sunlight onto the back of the panels to increase output?
I like yours the best, but I'd probably just make 2 of them. Then you got double the power of all of them but utilizing the same amount of space, just taller. I think I might try this. How much does yours weigh? I'd probably drill a couple holes & do a rope handle. Then you can carry one in each hand when setting up.
I have the weights of each right here on this chart. It's not a lightweight! ua-cam.com/video/BXfIY1RQOmU/v-deo.htmlsi=TdApZvQ-PEcAyHB9&t=540
@@freshlycharged50lbs isn't too bad. Thanks man.
Awesome video. Thanks for dropping this very informative video. I'm currently working on a solar setup for my garden and pond irrigation system. Great and very timely video.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know what system you decide to go with!
Two rigid solars are a little heavy to be carrying around, even for a short distance. I would have added wheels for easier transport. I also would have made a pvc stand for the Eco flow flexible panels. Nice diy stand build.
My roof experience. Leaves and garbage builds up under panels.
Possums squeeze under and damage cables.
Cleaning panels was a pain, Never wipe with wet cloth in sun, crazy cracks appear damage all over panel doh.
My 5c opinions.
Ground based or near Ground I find way easier to deal with.
400w may require a variable amp euc charger so you can charge at
1.5 amps maybe.
I run 900w onto 100amp mppt regularly to a 100ah lithium to a 3000w pure sine wave inverter.
I do like the look of the new power stations.
So what happens if you get a summer shower will it crash the panels?
@@robertdaone don't seem to, strange I know. Now I guess why, maybe temperature issue, could be spots cool locally, where rapid thin spread may have been the reason. I shall ask Mr Mould ha he might guess.
My panels still charge my system on rainy days. The damaged panel works but due to any risk of keeping it safe if failure occurs its in a safe situation.
Cleaning wet is in my opinion best done late evening or early morning no sun on, or in good shade. Dry brooming seems fine in my opinion.
I am a fan of building the DIY route. being able to get more power output and have a stronger frame is more appealing.
I love it, but I think you need a detachable pin mechanism. That way you only need to carry each panel. In this way you can create a much bigger system. Also those 200w panels are just to big to take camping. I would use multiple 100w panels.
All Powers 400w portable panels are the most affordable and best imo. I use them all the time with zero issues. Get close to 400w every time on a sunny day
The problem with the diy is that in a strong wind it’s likely to easily break
@freshlycharged Great video. What lengths did you cut your 3/4" pvc pipe? Do you remember and if so can you share. Thanks.
I cut the leg lengths to approximately the length of the cross bar spanning the width of the panel.
@@freshlycharged Thanks for the reply. Curious how well you are able to set the panels to different angles and not slipping or moving on you. I like changing from 35 to 50 degrees depending on the time of year.
Could this be folded backwards to put on top of an SUV to use one panel while driving, then unfold when stationary at a camp site? I'm setting up a dual battery system in a Honda Pilot.
Looks like a wind sail
Your diy one is best and stronger, I made it myself by using free pvc pipes
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What is the VOC of the two panels? thanks
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If its bifacial, isnt it bad to have your pvc mounts cover the bottom portion of the solar panel?
Any kind of shade on a panel reduces power by a lot. But its almost impossible to avoid. The sun moves around and you have trees ect.
I like yours the best
Weldon production ! May Allah increase your knowledge ..